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Composer
Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767).
Gender
Male
Work
Twelve Fantasias.
Duration
ca. 5 minutes each
Description
Because these pieces, composed in 1732-33, were originally composed for the flute, they are well suited to the bassoon. They are much shorter than the works by Bach, with some attention given to the breathing requirements of wind players. Some players choose perform them in the original keys, while others prefer transposed editions such as those noted below. Difficulty levels range from moderately easy to challenging.
Editions:
Twelve Fantasias. Lawrence KS: Bocal.
For most of these arrangements, Alan Hawkins chose to change the clef, while retaining the original pitch orientation. The resulting keys are a third away from the original; a common Baroque performance practice. A few have been transposed differently to better suit the bassoon.
Twelve Fantasias. Warngau, GER: Accolade. Arranged by Nikolaus Maler.
Twelve Fantasies. Tallevast, FL: TrevCo.
Arranger Harold Wevers has freely transposed all of the fantasias to be friendlier to the instrument.
Editions:
Twelve Fantasias. Lawrence KS: Bocal.
For most of these arrangements, Alan Hawkins chose to change the clef, while retaining the original pitch orientation. The resulting keys are a third away from the original; a common Baroque performance practice. A few have been transposed differently to better suit the bassoon.
Twelve Fantasias. Warngau, GER: Accolade. Arranged by Nikolaus Maler.
Twelve Fantasies. Tallevast, FL: TrevCo.
Arranger Harold Wevers has freely transposed all of the fantasias to be friendlier to the instrument.
Discography
(complete) Odd Bird Studios (CD) Nadina Mackie Jackson
(Nos. 2, 4, 9, and 11) d’Note Classics DND 1008 (CD) Christopher Weait
(Nos. 2, 4, 9, and 11) d’Note Classics DND 1008 (CD) Christopher Weait
Reference
The Double Reed 14/2, p. 53.